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By Chantal Wagner

The Hub continues

Virtual school option to become permanent for MHPSD

Jun 25, 2021 | 1:38 PM

MEDICINE HAT, AB – The Medicine Hat Public School Division is going to continue The Hub at home learning school this fall.

It will be a permanent virtual school, with the board approving its creation this month. It will be offered for grades K-9.

The Hub had 448 registered students this year to support students during the pandemic.

For 2021-2022 there are now 104 students who want to continue with the format.

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Superintendent Mark Davidson says there are many more who are interested and not just those in Medicine Hat.

Adding that the division decided to create a true school for the system as opposed to a program where all of their schools supported The Hub by sending staff.

Registration will happen throughout the summer and it’s open to all Alberta students.

Davidson says there are a number of virtual school options across the province.

“The vision of our school is to create something a lot more like a traditional school community where you have regular contact with your classmates, your teacher, they’re engaged with you throughout a school day.”

Davidson adds there were a number of students and families that said virtual school works for them and it’s a good way to do their learning.